Review Received for Contemporary Witchcraft

It’s rare that a book on witchcraft thoroughly covers foundational philosophy, theory, and practical training in an east to understand, and well written way. @francesbillinghurst wrote this amazing gem ‘Contemporary Witchcraft, Foundational practices for a magical life’ and I’ve read and re-read this to absorb the valuable information covered.

The Witchcraft I practice is derived from the works of Doreen Valiente, Janet & Stuart Farrar and Gavin Bone, Michael Howard, Paul Huson, Scott Cunningham, and many other witchcraft, Wiccan, and neo-pagan authors with the addition of grimoires and ceremonial magick. It’s quite eclectic, and often some books tend to have missing pieces that are found in others.

Frances’s book however covers so much! A brief history, information regarding the sabbats, ethics and philosophy, tools, working with deity and more. Arranged as to provide a good foundation for the reader in order to move on to the next steps. I absolutely love this book. It definitely belongs in every witch’s library and is a wonderful resource.

When I’m not reading this book, it sits with books by Gerald Gardner, Doreen Valiente, The Farrars, and Vivianne Crowley.

Cunning_hedgewitch's review

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Honouring Aphrodite of the Seas

The Goddess House invites you to come and sit in the Circle of Sisterhood.

Each month we will gather online to explore an aspect of the divine feminine, through the telling of her sacred myths and discovery of her symbols before undertaking a powerful meditation in order to connect with her sacred energy.

Standing in her presence, we will learn how to utilise her sacred symbols as keys to unlock and (re)awaken gifts with ourselves.

Through learning her sacred myths, we gain a deeper insight into how we can embody her energy in our own lives.

February Goddess Circle - Aphrodite of the Seas.

We will look at relationships, especially with our own selves, focus on healing our heart centre (anahata), and undertake the internal sacred marriage, the Hieros Gamos.

Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm ACST (Adelaide time)

Held online. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.  If you are not able to make the live zoom call, you will be provided with a recording.

Book your place here.

Dark Goddess and Shadow Work Talk

I am delighted to announce that I will be offering a presentation on The Dark Goddess and Shadow Work at the Queen of Wands Psychic Fair that will be held at the Blackwood Memorial Hall on Sunday, 13 February 2022 from 10am to 4pm. 

In my presentation I will share some of my insights into how to work with this wild and often fearful aspect of the divine feminine in order to gain a truer sense of self.  Depending on time, a meditation to meet the Dark Goddess may also be included.

Signed copies of my book, Encountering the Dark Goddess: A Journey into the Shadow Realms, will also be available at my LunaNoire Creations stall (which you will find outside), as well as my other books including Contemporary Witchcraft: Foundations Practices for a Magical Life and Dancing the Sacred Wheel, as well as a selection of my LunaNoire Creations offerings.

Sunday Picnic for Adelaide Witches

UPDATE - 22 JANUARY

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED DUE TO THE WEATHER.  STAY TUNED FOR THE NEW DATE.

An open invitation for anyone who identifies as a witch or pagan, or who are seeking to meet likeminded people following earth-centric spiritual practices.

It is time to venture out of the broom closet and mingle with magically minded people again.

Pack a picnic, bring a chair or rug, and enjoy some witchy company and conversation.

Join in an open ritual to connect with the earth.

Venue: Parklands near the Himeji Japanese Gardens on South Terrace.
Time: From 11am
Free

Family friendly. Children are the responsibility of their parents/guardians.

** Please note that is the daily temperature is to be over 32C, this picnic will not be going ahead.

More information will be available on the Temple of the Dark Moon's web site.

Honouring the Orisha of the Oceans

Since 2007 around the first full moon of each year, I have been inviting people to join with me at Grange Beach to honour the Africo-Carribean Mami Wata ("Mother of the Waters"), commonly known as Yemaya.

Yemaya, or Ymoja as she was known to the Yoruban people of West Africa, was the Mother of the Ogun River. This is because she was said to have given birth to the world's waters ... and that new springs would appear whenever she turned over in her sleep, and springs would gush forth whenever she walked.

In Brazil, Yemaya is known as Iemanja, in Haiti La Sirene, and in the Dominican Republic Yemalla or La Diosa del mar ("Sea Goddess"). Yemaya is also known as Our Lady of Regla and Stella Maris ("Star of the Sea").

The "Queen of the Ocean" Yemaya is the patron deity of fisherman as well as survivors of shipwrecks. She is also the feminine principle of creation and the spirit of the moonlight. Therefore it is appropriate that we honour her during the first Full Moon of the year so that her blessings can be carried with us.

On Monday, 17 January 2022, you are invited to join us for this open rite at Grange Beach. We will meet on the grassed area near the public conveniences just prior to 8.00pm before moving down to the sands. The ritual will take place around dusk, with the sun setting in the west over the Gulf.

While this is a free event, participants are asked to keep in mind that although we are honouring Yemaya, we will also be asking favours of her; therefore, it is considered polite that we bring her a gift in the form of an offering. These offerings can include seashells, flowers, or even a stone with perhaps a message or symbol representing your desire drawn upon it. She is known to like champagne, blue chalcedony is considered to be a crystal connected with her, and the star is one of her symbols.

Her favourite colours are those reflected by her beloved waters so you may wish to wear clothing that contain blues, silvers and white. A white head scarf (if you have one) should also be worn during this devotional rite.

Children are welcome however they are the sole responsibility of their parents/guardians who should be mindful that as this rite is one of devotion. Instigators of disruptive or unruly behaviour will be asked to leave.

More information can be found here together.

First Market for 2022

It is a new year and despite the pandemic still lingering, why not start the new year off with a bit of bling.

I will be showcasing my LunaNoire Creations at the Adelaide Wellness Fair's Bling is the Thing market on Sunday, 16 January 2022. This venue will be at the Burragah Recreation Centre on Kelly Road, Modbury, and the market will be from 10am until 3pm.

Not only will I have my handcrafted crystal bracelets and handknotted malas and devotional beads, but also copies of most of my books - from my earlier works including Dancing the Sacred Wheel and In Her Sacred Names, through to my latest books released last year: Encountering the Dark Goddess: A Journey into the Shadow Realms, Contemporary Witchcraft: Foundational Practices for a Magical Life and A Little Book of Moon Magick.

I hope you see you there.